This archive report was first published on 13 July 2019.
Published on July 13, 2019, the Labour Court has set aside new career progression rules guiding teacher promotions, a major win for the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut).
According to Knut Secretary-General Wilson Sossion, the Teachers Service Commission should quickly engage Parliament and secure funds for the promotions.
The union is ready to meet the commission to customize the good provisions in the scheme of service, with Sossion stating, "We are ready to immediately engage with the TSC on implementation of the promotions and other related issues as directed by the court. We want the teachers' employer to set up a meeting as soon as Monday to discuss how to progress with the matter."
"We are ready to immediately engage with the TSC on implementation of the promotions and other related issues as directed by the court. We want the teachers' employer to set up a meeting as soon as Monday to discuss how to progress with the matter," he said.
Should the Teachers Service Commission appeal the ruling, teachers will immediately down their tools in protest, warned Sossion.
The Labour court's rulings on Friday marked major victories for Knut in its push for promotions on merit, seniority, vacancies, as well as academic and professional qualifications.
The union had complained that most teachers had remained stuck in one job group for the last five years despite acquiring higher qualifications.
